Rigby pair busted with meth at federal courthouse
John and Tera Mullins | Pocatello Police Department POCATELLO — A Rigby couple was found in possession of methamphetamine while being processed through the screening area at a federal courthouse....
View ArticleMan arrested on drug charges as part of ongoing investigation
BONNEVILLE COUNTY — A man was booked into jail for felony trafficking marijuana and several other felony drug charges are pending. Caden Sato, 21, was stopped by Bonneville County Sheriff deputies and...
View ArticleFlood watch issued for eastern Idaho
EastIdahoNews.com file photo IDAHO FALLS — The National Weather Service has placed the majority of eastern Idaho under a flood watch starting this weekend. NWS officials say the weather advisory is in...
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Crews respond to car fire in Bingham County
BINGHAM COUNTY — Fire crews responded to a truck engine fire at a home on North 1200 East near West 113 South. Multiple crews with the Idaho Falls Fire Department and the Bingham County Fire Department...
View ArticleAmerican Falls man pleads guilty to child enticement
POCATELLO – A 21-year-old man faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty to federal child sex crimes. Jesus Nieto, of American Falls, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor as part...
View ArticleMan with airsoft gun tackled by Idaho Falls bar patrons
Adam L. Kennedy | Bonneville County Jail IDAHO FALLS — For the second time this week, a man was tackled and disarmed by local bar patrons. Police reports show 32‐year‐old Adam L. Kennedy was arrested...
View ArticleFEEL GOOD FRIDAY: We surprise county workers dealing with flooding, ransomware
Feel Good Friday is a weekly segment where EastIdahoNews.com partners with Wackerli Auto to thank people in our community with random acts of kindness. Bingham County servers were recently hacked with...
View ArticleDAILY FORECAST: Sun, warmer temperatures and possible flooding
The Friday morning commute on U.S. Highway 20 near the Thornton exit. | Idaho Transportation Department IDAHO FALLS — It’s going to be a wet weekend in eastern Idaho. Eastern Idaho remains under a...
View ArticlePolice: Woman stabs man to protect herself after he attacks & tries to...
The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police arrested 35‐year‐old Juan G. Feliciano for aggravated battery and attempted strangulation...
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Man arrested after allegedly stealing car, leading police on pursuit
BINGHAM COUNTY — An Idaho Falls man is in custody after allegedly leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland says the Blackfoot Police Department received a...
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Sugar City boy says angels helped him save his dad after a car fell on him
EDITOR’S NOTE: EastIdahoNews.com is teaming up with the American Red Cross of Greater Idaho to honor ordinary individuals who have done extraordinary things to help others. The 11 winners of the 2017...
View ArticleEastIdahoNews.com launching East Idaho Newsmakers interview show
IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com is launching a 30-minute interview show Sunday called “East Idaho Newsmakers with Nate Eaton.” The program will feature unedited in-depth conversations with some of the...
View ArticleWe try the new McDonald’s re-engineered milkshake straw
IDAHO FALLS — McDonald’s USA is launching a limited-edition straw designed by a team of aerospace and robotic engineers. The release of the straw comes in conjunction with a new chocolate Shamrock...
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House cat likely responsible for striking fear in Ucon neighborhood
UCON — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has investigated multiple reports of cougar sightings in the Ucon area. But don’t panic — evidence points to a large house cat. Many residents near the...
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Not all hotels are full during week of eclipse
IDAHO FALLS — You may have heard that all hotels in east Idaho are already full for the eclipse Aug. 21. That rumor is wrong. If you’ve been online looking for a hotel room, it may appear everything is...
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U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels Stop in Idaho Falls, Plan for Air Show
IDAHO FALLS — On Friday the City of Idaho Falls, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport and the Idaho Falls Air Show Board of Directors welcomed two aviators from the U.S. Navy’s elite Blue Angels Flight...
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Woman honored for helping save gunshot victim on camping trip
EDITOR’S NOTE: EastIdahoNews.com is teaming up with the American Red Cross of Greater Idaho to honor ordinary individuals who have done extraordinary things to help others. The 11 winners of the 2017...
View ArticleDAILY FORECAST: Rain, snow and warmer temperatures
The Blackfoot River Bridge on Idaho Highway 34 on Saturday morning. | Idaho Transportation Department IDAHO FALLS — The flood watch in eastern Idaho is in effect from 9 a.m. Saturday, March 4, until...
View ArticleIdaho woman killed in crash, 3-year-old ejected from car
The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police. CALDWELL — Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 31. The crash...
View ArticleEast Idaho Eats: Find a piece of Italy at Buddy’s Italian Restaurant
Buddy’s salad, Italian style spaghetti and meat balls, and garlic bread with cheese. Buddy’s Italian Restaurant Address: 626 E Lewis St, Pocatello Hours: Monday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday...
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